Louisiana Supreme Court voids gag order on narcotics trials
The Louisiana Supreme Court in emergency session overturned a lower court gag order that barred reports on the Mitchell Schwartz and Edward Downey narcotics cases. The decision followed related federal rulings limiting prior restraint to preserve First Amendment rights.
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New Orleans
Louisiana Supreme Court
Supreme Court
Criminal District
Frank Marullo
Mitchell Schwartz
Edward Downey
Schwartz
Downey
Marullo
California Seventh Graders Fall Short in Government Knowledge
A California test of 12,656 seventh graders finds only 43 percent know the U S form of government is a representative democracy and 42 percent cite knowing the laws as a citizen duty. Results were shared with the State Board of Education amid mixed implications.
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San Mateo
Calif
California
State Board of Education
Martin Luther King Jr
United States
Wilson Riles
Creekbottom Hikes At Refuge July Tours Lead by Everett Kern
Creek bottom hikes are planned at Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge each Saturday in July. Refuge staffer Everett Kern will guide a two mile creek walk from the Quanah Parker Visitor Center at 9 30 a.m. starting July 10. Tours accommodate 30 and are free with sneakers recommended. Bring water and leave dry articles behind.
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Creekbottom
Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge
Everett Kern
Quanah Parker
Summer electric rates take effect for peak summer months
Public Service Company warns that June to September billing sees higher rates. Residential customers pay after 600 kWh, many commercial users after 300 kWh. The message urges energy conservation to curb summer costs and reduce peak demand.
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